MEAN GREEN FUSILLI

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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces fusilli
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons salted butter
4 large poblano or Anaheim chiles, roasted, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium onion, diced
1 jalapeno, minced
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped, plus more for sprinkling
1/4 cup chicken or vegetable broth
Splash of white wine
Splash of cream
2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Cook the pasta in boiling salted water according to the package instructions.
Meanwhile, place a skillet over medium-high heat and add the butter. When the butter has melted, add the chiles, garlic, onion and jalapeno. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes to start softening the onions. Add the cilantro, broth and wine. Turn up the heat and cook for 3 minutes until the sauce has boiled and reduced slightly.
Drain the pasta and stir it into the sauce. Add the cream, then the Monterey Jack. Stir to coat the pasta and add salt and pepper. When the cheese has melted into the sauce and everything is combined, serve with a sprinkle of cilantro.